Too much or too little: Hyper- and hypo-reactivity in high-functioning autism spectrum conditions(
)1
edition published
in
2013
in
English
and held by
1 WorldCat member
library
worldwide
Abstract: Background Sensory reactivity in people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) has been found to differ in comparison
to reactivity in people without ASC. In this study sensory experiences of high-functioning individuals with ASC were explored
and described. Method Interview data from 15 participants with a diagnosis of ASC were analysed by content analysis. Results
Seven aspects of sensory experiences were identified: Being hyper- and hypo-reactive, reacting to general overload, having
strong stimuli preferences, managing attentiveness to stimuli, managing sensory/motor stimuli, and dealing with consequences
of sensory reactions in daily life. Conclusions The categorisation of sensory reactivity in this study can guide clinicians
on how to pose questions about sensory issues to individuals with ASC. The assessment of spectrum-specific sensory experiences
in high-functioning ASC and their association with other social and nonsocial features of ASC are goals for further research